This bill amends several sections of the Florida Statutes to enhance parental rights regarding the health care and well-being of their minor children. It requires parental consent for a minor's treatment for sexually transmissible diseases, ensuring that while examination can occur without consent, treatment cannot. Additionally, it mandates that school districts provide parents with information before administering any mental health or health screening questionnaires to students, allowing parents the opportunity to opt their children out of participation. The bill also introduces the requirement for schools to notify parents about health care services offered at schools and their right to decline specific services.

Furthermore, the bill establishes new rights for parents, including the right to consent in writing to the use of biofeedback devices on their children, with results treated as confidential medical records. It revises existing exceptions to parental rights, ensuring that parents maintain access to their children's medical records unless specific legal conditions apply. The bill emphasizes the importance of parental involvement in decisions affecting their children's health and well-being, reinforcing the fundamental rights of parents in the upbringing of their children. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
S 1288 c1: 384.30
S 1288 c2: 384.30, 1001.42